Business
TVBEurope Jan/Feb 2020 issue now available
Includes a look at where the media technology business will be in 2030
EBU
Production & Post
Martin Österdahl appointed Eurovision Song Contest executive supervisor
Will oversee preparation and organisation of the event on behalf of the EBU
Media Consumption
Eurovision Sport, Scout Gaming release ski manager game
Ski Austria Expert allows fans to build their fantasy alpine ski team
Media Management
EBU warns fear of technology could leave traditional media behind
Commissioned a new report looking at the power of artificial intelligence in public service journalism
Media Consumption
EBU confirms 41 countries for Eurovision
To be held at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena in May 2020
Technology
EBU launches 5G Media Action Group
Aims to ensure the network infrastructure and user devices also support broadcasting
Technology
EBU, Eurofins partner on UHDTV standards
Specification covers 4K, HDR, Wider Colour Gamut and Next Generation Audio
IP Migration
WBU approves European broadcasting standards
Described as a key first step in IP migration
Podcasts and Videos
Summer of Sport podcast: Eurovision Sport
TVBEurope launches Summer of Sport podcast, in association with Lawo
TVBEverywhere
Tour de France’s audience on the rise
Eurovision Sport reports more viewers watching across Europe
Live Production
tpc’s UHD1 OB truck wins EBU award
Recognises technology contributions that "make a difference and create value"
Audio
EBU announces Next Generation Audio trial for Eurovision
"A produce-once, deliver-anywhere scenario"
IP Migration
EBU, multiple vendors take part in JT-NM tested programme
Programme is intended to help prospective buyers of SMPTE ST 2110 and ST 2059 gear
Data Centre
Broadcast considered the most trusted media in Europe
EBU finds that 85 per cent of European countries trust radio and 75 per cent trust TV
Technology
EBU calls on industry to adopt NMOS
EBU publishes statement calling for faster adoption of NMOS by manufacturers
TVBEverywhere
EBU members invest more than €18.6 billion a year creating content
Research is presented in conjunction with World Television Day
Business
FIFA and EBU extend “other FIFA events” agreement
New agreement covers the broadcasting of 13 FIFA events in 38 territories over the next four years
Business
European licence fees ‘have never been better value’
EBU releases annual Licence Fee report
Content
EBU delivers 47 million hours of cycling content on FTA channels across Europe
Viewers in France (France Télévisions), Italy (Rai), the Netherlands (NPO), Belgium (VRT & RTBF) and Austria (ORF) watched the most coverage
Production & Post
European Broadcasting Union creates Eurovision Services
EBU will transfer business services to new subsidiary on 1st January
Business
EBU and European Athletics renew broadcast rights deal to 2027
Deal covers worldwide broadcast rights and services provided from Eurovision Media Services
TVBEverywhere
EBU celebrates European Championships broadcast success
Sports federation execs have praised the concept and coverage of the event
TVBEverywhere
EBU unveils new media tools for European Championships
Suite of new services, including a VR app and video content creation solutions, are designed to drive audience engagement
Production & Post
EBU conducts UHD High Frame Rates tests during European Championships 2018
Plans to shoot, process, record, and distribute live Ultra High Definition (UHD) content, with High Frame Rates, High Dynamic Range, and Next Generation Audio
TVBEverywhere
Broadcasters reveal programming schedule for European Championships
Event is expected to attract a potential TV audience of over one billion
Business
Tony Hall elected as EBU president
Delphine Ernotte Cunci, CEO of France Télévisions, will serve as VP
TVBEverywhere
EBU expresses “disappointment” at Copyright Directive
Directive would require all authors and performers to be notified on any use of their work
Business
EBU appoints new director of technology and innovation
Arcidiacono will join from Eutelsat on 1st September
Business
Simon Fell joins Piksel board
Fell is the former director of technology and innovation at the European Broadcasting Union
Technology
EBU publishes royalty-free conditional access standard for live content streams
BISS-CA enables real-time entitlement management for content streams over any network
Business
EMS appoints Marco Tinnirello as new CEO
Will lead Eurovision Media Services, the business arm of the EBU
Business
WBU issues cyber security recommendations for media vendors’ systems, software and services
Based on original work by European Broadcasting Union and North American Broadcasting Association
TVBEverywhere
EBU partners with Ubisoft on Olympic eSports
Steep Road to the Olympics eSports tournament will be broadcast ahead of the Opening Ceremony
Content
EBU, ESPN secure IAAF world indoor tour rights
Deal includes sale and distribution rights for selected events over five years
Production & Post
European radio stations join forces for anniversary broadcast
44 stations to mark 50th anniversary of first concert from Queen Elizabeth Hall
Content
Public Service Media ‘spends more on content than Netflix and Amazon’
New research from European Broadcasting Union
Business
EBU’s director of technology and innovation announces departure
Simon Fell will step down at the end of his tenure in February